I wanted to share a recipe by my friend Irene Ladd. I haven’t tried this yet, but it looks delicious!!
TAMALE PIE
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 pounds lean shredded beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 small can of enchilada sauce
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups whole kernel corn (drained & rinsed)
1 (4 ouncez) can diced green chilies
1 package of chili seasoning
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese
Directions:
Saute onions, and then add garlic last minute in olive or coconut oil. Add the shredded beef and reduce heat.
Stir in tomato puree and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 1 minute. Add chili seasoning package. Stir and simmer for about 10 minutes on low. Add in beans, corn, and green chilies; simmer while preparing Tamale crust.
Tamale Crust
Ingredients:
2 cups masa harina
½ cup salted butter, cold and diced into pieces
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups hot water
Directions:
In a food processor or mixing bowl, mix together masa harina, baking soda, and salt; cut in butter. The mixture will resemble coarse crumbs. Stir in hot water.
Divide mixture into 8 Ramekin cups and add about 1/2 cup of chili mixture; top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
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love that these are individual servings…could set some out when having a taco bar night! thanks, christi! thanks, irene! <3
Great idea, Coleen!
This does look good! I’ve made this before with cornmeal in the topping. Can’t wait to make it with the masa! Thanks, ladies!
This does look good! I am definitely trying this!